The Modern Stovetop Popcorn Popper

Many years ago the idea of a stovetop popcorn popper was nothing more than an everyday pot or pan, and while there is no harm in using these utensils to make your popcorn, there are items on the market today that work a thousand times better.

One of the most common modern stovetop poppers is the "Whirley" stovetop popcorn popper, which is basically a medium to large sized pot with a crank and some added features to make it easy and fun to make enough popcorn for the whole family, and to do so quickly and efficiently while making the best tasting popcorn possible.

It does this by making use of a steam vent to ensure that your popcorn is made as fresh and flavorful as possible, while its stirring mechanisms ensure that just about every single kernel gets used. It is said that with just a teaspoon of oil you can get 6 quarts of great tasting popcorn within three minutes. This stovetop popcorn popper also comes with a wooden handle at the end of the crank mechanism to ensure safe use of the popper when it is hot.

There are many other stovetop popcorn popper brands and models available on the market today, and the main difference between the whirly-style poppers and the ones that are known as fireplace poppers is that the poppers that are suited for the fireplace have longer handles to make them appropriate to use in the fireplace - they can also be used as stovetop popcorn poppers, however.

Many people are also surprised when they find out that the "jiffy" stovetop popcorn popper is still around, and just like it did so many years ago, it still has the same mesmerizing effect on little children. Your kids will be amazed as the foil package rises while the corn inside starts to pop, and it is just as quick and efficient - not to mention great tasting - as it ever was.